Sturminster Newton

Jude has been with NFU Mutual since 2007 and with over 20 years' experience on a family farm she enjoys her role as NFU Group Secretary and NFU Mutual Sturminster Newton Agent. She specialises in commercial insurance for farming, agriculture and all other types of rural insurance. She also works with a number of non farming commercial customers in retail, as well as property owners and tradesmen. She is passionate about developing links with local businesses and we have hosted a number of events in Sturminster Newton to support this.

Justin has worked with NFU Mutual for over 18 years, so has a wealth of experience in helping both farming and commercial customers. His role now as an NFU Group Secretary as well as an NFU Mutual Agent allows him to help build long term business relationships with both our new and existing farming and agricultural clients along with our new and existing commercial customers in retail, property owners and tradesman.

James joined NFU Mutual Sturminster Newton agency in September 2021 as a Trainee Agent after spending the last 15 years working in the insurance industry in several positions including, business development, underwriting, project management and sales. Having lived in Dorset since birth, from when his father was based at Blandford Camp in the 1980's, he has had a keen interest in all things Dorset, including attending as many of the local festivals and markets when possible. When not in the office James spends his time running his Target Sports Business from home, teaching Tomahawk Throwing, Archery and Rifle Shooting, as well as Volunteering with Dorset Scouts as an Assistant County Commissioner. 

Keith joined NFU Mutual Sturminster agency in 2021, bringing with him a wealth of experience in banking and the financial services industry. As an experienced financial adviser, Keith is on hand to provide expert financial advice to our personal and corporate clients, including advice on products such as pensions, protection, investments and Inheritance Tax planning as well as helping your business to plan for the future.

Josh joined the Sturminster Newton office straight from school in 2012 and since then has completed extensive training both under business administration and customer service apprenticeship schemes and also internally with NFU Mutual. His role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor, personal and some business insurance. This allows him to set up and make changes to policies such as buildings and contents, car, tractor and commercial vehicles. He's also able to assist with tradesman insurance and property owners’ policies for landlords.

Julie joined the Sturminster Newton office in 2011 with 4 years’ experience with a local broker in Sherborne. As an insurance adviser she works with new and existing customers to discuss all their insurance needs. This can range from a bespoke commercial insurance policy to a horse policy and everything in between. In her current role she is focusing on commercial insurance such as property owners, tradesman, manufacturers and wholesalers, retailers, commercial property as well personal insurance for: buildings and contents, vehicles, horse and horsebox insurances. She's also licensed to advise and support our private clients.

Maggie has been a member of the team at Sturminster Newton since 2002. She helps existing customers regarding home, motor and home insurance making renewal changes and mid-term adjustments.

In 2021 Vicky celebrates 20 years working with the NFU Mutual agency network, with much of that time in a customer facing role at Sturminster Newton. Working with both new and existing customers, she deals with a wide range of insurance products for farming and commercial customers such as, property owners, tradesman, manufacturers and wholesalers, retailers as well as personal insurance for homes, vehicles, horse and horsebox insurances. In addition, she is able to assist with health and safety enquiries for business customers, as well as organizing first aid events.

As Agency Manager Kaye's role is to ensure the smooth running of the office whilst still working with new and existing customers regarding business, motor and personal insurance. She sets up and makes changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor, business, commercial vehicles and horse policies. She also ensures we fully meet and exceed the increasing levels of regulatory compliance that the insurance industry faces.

As an Insurance Adviser Donna's role is to work with new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance. This allows her to set up and make changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor, commercial vehicles and horse policies. She's also one of the designated Claims Handlers within the Sturminster Newton team.

Bridget is responsible for the accounts department. As an accounts supervisor, she works with our new and existing customers to ensure that any payments process is working correctly this includes direct debit instructions, bank transfers, refunds and payments. She also supports the office with marketing and advertising.

Charlotte re-joined the team in 2020 and provides administrative support to the agents, helping to ensure the Sturminster Newton Agency runs smoothly and efficiently. She can also help our existing personal customers with their current and future insurance needs.

Sophie joined the team in 2020 and whilst she completes her business apprenticeship, she's able to assist our new and existing policyholders with their personal insurance.

One of the newest members of the team whose role as an Insurance Adviser is to work with both our new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance.  Following completion of her relevant licences she will be able to process changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor and commercial vehicles.

One of the newest members of the team whose role as an Insurance Adviser is to work with both our new and existing customers regarding motor and personal insurance.  Following completion of her relevant licences she will be able to process changes to policies such as household buildings and contents, car, tractor and commercial vehicles.